Salary: $120,000 – $180,000

We’re partnering with a leading infrastructure and pipeline contractor to appoint a Commercial Manager ; Legal & Contracts into their Brisbane corporate team. This is a specialist commercial role sitting within the Legal & Contracts function, working closely with Pre‑Contracts, Project Controls, Operations, Finance and Engineering across multiple major projects.This position suits an experienced Commercial Manager, Pre‑Contracts professional, or a Quantity Surveyor / Engineer ready to step into a more senior commercial and contractual advisory role.The OpportunityYou’ll be the commercial interface between the legal function and the tender team; ensuring every bid, ECI and head contract is commercially sound, risk‑assessed and aligned with construction realities. You’ll review contract terms, scopes, schedules and pricing models, identify risk, advise senior leadership, and help shape the company’s commercial position before tender close.This role offers exposure across multiple projects, high‑value tenders, and complex pipeline‑related scopes. It’s a chance to influence commercial strategy at the front end and ensure the business enters every contract with clarity, confidence and strong governance.Key ResponsibilitiesReview, draft and negotiate head contracts, ECI agreements and subcontract documentsInterpret scopes of work, project schedules (P6) and pricing models to ensure commercial alignmentLead risk assessment activities; geotechnical, flood mapping,



weather analysis, rate build‑ups and construction riskMaintain high‑quality contractual correspondence and approval records for each tenderIdentify and mitigate contractual and commercial risk, advising senior managementSupport project teams during delivery with claims, letters, variations and day‑to‑day commercial mattersDevelop and implement contract administration policies and proceduresBuild solid relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal stakeholdersProvide guidance to junior contract administratorsEnsure compliance with legal, regulatory, safety and quality requirementsAbout YouDegree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Contract Management or similar5+ years in a senior Commercial Manager or Pre‑Contracts roleStrong experience reviewing contract terms and identifying commercial riskUnderstanding of construction and pipeline‑related project risksConfident negotiating, influencing and advising senior stakeholdersStrong attention to detail, accuracy and commercial judgementAble to manage multiple tenders and priorities concurrentlyExcellent communication and relationship‑building skillsWhy This Role?Corporate Brisbane‑based position with exposure across multiple major projectsWork closely with senior leadership across Legal, Pre‑Contracts, Operations and Project ControlsIdeal for someone wanting to step up into a more strategic commercial position#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Commercial Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Illumine Consulting
📍 Brisbane